Global Veterinary Careers are proud to present a unique opportunity for a Senior Practice Director to join a successful and growing group of small animal practices across the West Midlands region. Based near Birmingham with hybrid flexibility, this role is ideal for someone with strong operational and leadership skills—particularly those with veterinary practice experience or a clinical background.

Location: Hybrid – based in the Birmingham area with regular practice visits Salary: £44,500 – £60,000 DOE Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (with some flexibility required)

About the Role: This is a fantastic step up for an experienced Practice Manager, Practice Director, or Veterinary Professional looking to take on broader leadership responsibilities. You will:

Support several sites across the West Midlands

Line-manage local Clinical and Practice Directors

Be a key part of strategic decision-making

Drive operational standards, team development, and commercial growth

Work closely with senior leadership including the Regional Director, Ops Manager, and Clinical Leads

You’ll need:

Strong leadership and communication skills

Confidence interpreting financial KPIs, budgets, and practice performance data

A proactive mindset and ability to identify and implement service improvements

An approachable and supportive leadership style

Ideal Background:

Existing Practice Manager or Practice Director in a veterinary setting

Clinical experience (RVN or Vet) is a strong advantage, though not essential

Previous multi-site or regional leadership would be beneficial

Commercial awareness and experience managing people, performance, and business metrics

Responsibilities Include:

Supporting and coaching local teams

Driving consistency across practices

Financial planning and KPI analysis

Rota debt, and insurance management improvements

Leading team wellbeing and engagement initiatives

Delivering key regional messages and supporting wider strategy

What’s on Offer:

£44.5k–£60k salary, dependent on experience

Up to 7 weeks annual leave + bank holidays (with buy/sell holiday options)

Additional leave awarded for length of service

Fully funded leadership training & CPD

RCVS and VDS fees paid

Company pension scheme

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay

Colleague discounts for pets and treatments

If you're looking to take the next step in your leadership career—whether you're currently managing a single site or already supporting multiple teams—this role offers both challenge and reward in equal measure.